by Ali M. Pedram | Jun 8, 2013 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The final live debate focusing on the political agendas of the eight approved Iranian presidential candidates took place yesterday in a tense atmosphere. This heated debate represents the climax of the electoral campaign season and saw...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 6, 2013 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The second televised debate between Iran’s eight presidential candidates took place yesterday, focusing on cultural and social issues. The role of the state in cultural and social life is a hot-button issue in Iran and is seen as an indicator...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 4, 2013 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—As election day in Iran approaches, different candidates from across the political spectrum are pushing back against speculation that they intend to drop out of the race and back other candidates. The spokesman for a coalition of reformists...
